Senator Russell Comments on Senator Corn's "Solution" for Public Safety Funding

Sen. Steve Russell

Sen. Russell says DPS fee increase not needed, furloughs will be avoided through general fund.

“Senator Corn’s proposed solution to the Department of Public Safety funding issue is a “quick fix” full of scare tactics to detract from the positive reforms Senate Republicans have accomplished for Oklahomans, specifically in the area of Public Safety,” said Senator Steve Russell, R- OKC, Vice-Chairman of the Senate Public Safety Committee. “This is a typical Corn solution to raise fees or taxes long-term to fund a temporary challenge. Highway Patrolmen are imperative to the safety of all Oklahomans and to accuse this Legislature of stripping our state of such a vital asset is shameful.

“Senator Corn is big on finding problems, yet short on providing real solutions.

“The truth is, Republicans have identified a solution to this situation without increased taxes or fees. Oklahomans can be confident in knowing their safety is a top priority for Senate Republicans,” Russell concluded.”

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